Performing a Stock Count via Mobile App

Performing a Stock Count via Mobile App

           Stock counts can be performed on a mobile device using the Restaurant365 Mobile App available for iOS and Andriod devices. Click here for more information on Stock Counts in Restaurant365 Click here for more information on how to download and use the R365 Mobile App Users will be able to perform inventory counts using Stock Count Templates that have been previously created inside the full version (web) of Restaurant365     Navigate to Stock Count List Once logged in, click the button in the top left corner and select Stock Counts.  This will take you to … Continued
Item Locations

Item Locations

  Restaurant365 has the ability to store Item Location records which have some of the same fields as the item records but can be further defined for specific locations. When costing information is being loaded for a Location-specific transaction (AP Invoice, Stock Count etc.) Restaurant365 will first search to see if the Purchased Item has an ‘Item Location’ for the specified Location.  If no Item Location Record exists for a specific Purchased Item, the information from the Item record will be used.
Unit of Measure Equivalence

Unit of Measure Equivalence

In Restaurant365 there are three base types of Units of Measure (U of M): Weight (Ounces) Volume (Fluid Ounces) Each For each Purchased Item in the system, you will need to identify two units of measure: Purchased (Default Purchase U of M) Inventoried (Inventory U of M) Click here to learn more about Units of Measure, and Item Setup If the Purchased U of M and Inventoried U of M disagree in their base type (Weight, Volume or Each), then an equivalence must be built so that Restaurant365 can properly identify item costs for recipes, stock counts, etc.   Determine if U of M Equivalence … Continued
Inventory Cost Method – FIFO at Current Cost

Inventory Cost Method – FIFO at Current Cost

For inventory cost method, the system utilizes FIFO (First In, First Out) at Current Cost.  To more fully understand the FIFO at Current Cost process please read through the following use case: Case: A customer is using Restaurant365 for Inventory tracking.  The customer purchases a new Purchased Item and does not have an existing balance of inventory on hand.  Additionally the customer has not yet performed a Stock Count that included the new Purchased Item. Event 1 – Purchase inventory and record AP Invoice (8/25)   Cost Tracking [table id=4 /] FIFO Result – The system assumes that the $80 worth … Continued
Sell Only Items (Merchandise) sold through the POS with Recipe Costing

Sell Only Items (Merchandise) sold through the POS with Recipe Costing

For Sell Only items, items used exclusively/made available for AR Invoices, some added steps need to be taken to be able to sell those items through the POS and capture the costs using Inventory Counts and Recipe Costing. Preparing the Items First the Sell Only Item needs to be converted to a Purchased Item.  For Sell Only Items that have already been created in Restaurant365, this is a process that requires assistance from the Restaurant365 Support team.  If the items have not yet been created or imported in to Restaurant365, then in place of creating Sell Only Items, Purchased Items can … Continued
Performing a Stock Count via Browser

Performing a Stock Count via Browser

Stock Counts (Inventory Counts) are essential in the Restaurant365 Operations Module.  Through the use of Stock Counts, Users can obtain an accurate snapshot of the inventory in their restaurants.  A completed Stock Count becomes the Inventory Journal Entry in the Accounting Module with the distribution being calculated automatically and recorded on the Stock Count.  Additionally, the quantities entered on Stock Counts are utilized in several reports in Restaurant365.  Click here for more information on Stock Counts in Restaurant365 The process of Creating and Entering in a Stock Count via Browser is outlined below:   Navigate to Stock Count Template List The … Continued
Purchased Item Record

Purchased Item Record

Updated Article coming soon.  Click here to see existing training on this topic
Create a Stock Count Template

Create a Stock Count Template

Stock Count Templates exist in Restaurant365 to create Stock Counts when Inventory is counted.  Stock Count Templates can be found in the Inventory section of the Operations Module of Restaurant365, as well as on the Restaurant365 Mobile App This article will cover the following: Reviewing the list of existing Templates Creating a new Stock Count Template Adding Storage Locations Adding Items Changing the sort order   Overview Stock Count Templates are saved templates containing specific Inventory Items, sorted by a User defined ‘Storage Location’.  Storage Locations represent physical locations at the Restaurant Location.  Stock Counts are created from a specific Stock … Continued
Vendor Item Record

Vendor Item Record

Vendor Item Vendor Items can be setup to set a few fields for an item for a specific vendor. These records aren’t required and if no item vendor record exists then the values on the item are used instead. In order to import an invoice from a vendor then Vendor Item records are required and if missing then a record will be created during import and the user can finish setting up the record after the import completes. Vendor Item fields are: Item: Lookup of item record Vendor: Lookup of vendor record Vendor Item Number: Text field of the number … Continued
Stock Count Overview

Stock Count Overview

Overview Stock Counts (Inventory Counts) are essential in the Restaurant365 Operations Module.  Through the use of Stock Counts, Users can obtain an accurate snapshot of the inventory in their restaurants.  A completed Stock Count becomes the Inventory Journal Entry in the Accounting Module with the distribution being calculated automatically and recorded on the Stock Count.  Additionally, the quantities entered on Stock Counts are utilized in several reports in Restaurant365. To begin performing Stock Counts in Restaurant365 complete the following prerequisites: Create Inventory: Inventory exists in Restaurant365 as Purchased Items, and Recipes. Inventory can be Created in Restaurant365 or Created in Excel … Continued